Avalokitesvara Trust


27 April, 2013
by Avalokitesvara Trust
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Volunteers at FOL

We are interested in volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 weeks for intensive workshops and learning modules in schools. However, we are open to considering particular volunteers with specific skills for workshops of a shorter duration.The project is run in Ladakh from May to November after which we migrate to warmer places and continue operations and preparations for the next year.A minimum of 3 days are required for acclimatisation and orientation into our project before travelling to a school/s. We offer stipends, lodging or travel incentives to volunteers who are willing to work with Avalokiteśvara Trust for 1- 6 months or are suited to work with us long-term. You are also invited to stay at our new office/base from June onwards during your initial days in Leh.

You may visit the Volunteers page or write to avalokitesvaratrust@gmail.com with the subject: Volunteer. Please ensure that your volunteer form reaches us at the earliest.

These are some images from last year. Deachen, Sonam, Khyentse, Chusku, Jigmey, Skarma, Delex, Abba-le, Amma-le, Vandana, Nuala, Debasish, Ukasz, Kasia, Amrit, Adithya, Ashwin, Nishant, Nitin, Olivier, Amandine, Matthew, thank you!

~Jhu-le

28 February, 2013
by Avalokitesvara Trust
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Puppets!!

We have sourced these delightful finger puppets and hand puppets for our learning modules.

Lions, zebras, elephants, sheep, cows, cats, flowers, butterflies... !

The price for a set of 16 finger puppets is 1500 INR and for the hand puppets, 150 INR per piece. Please write to us and we can give you details about the mode of payment.

We also are looking for volunteers who would like to conduct story-telling modules combining role-play, art and craft, puppet-making.

23 February, 2013
by Avalokitesvara Trust
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Why do I like FOL so much?

It was known as ‘Friends of Likir’ a little over an year ago when I first stumbled upon it. I was completely in love with the humble yet beautiful work they had showcased. I had followed Abhigya’a work ever since. I watched ‘Friends of Likir’ develop into ‘Fountain of Learning’ (FOL), and saw it grow from one library to thirty. I feel proud to have contributed a tiny effort to their work. Please check thisFacebook page to learn about the volume of work done.

There is enough evidence in images and text about FOL’s work to give us a big reason to like it. However I like FOL for reasons beyond the images and this is an attempt to say why.

Avalokit

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